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Thanks for all the suggestions - I'll post later with my wish list 
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xroirat
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- most everyone I dive with up here has switched to an integrated BCD inflator/regulator, such as the ScubaPro Air2, rather than a separate octopus regulator.
- I personally use a DUI Weight & Trim rather than a traditional weight belt, because I use a Wing-style BCD rather than a weight integrated BCD, and also because I much prefer how the weight is distributed when making a shore dive and waddling in and out of the water.
- I've been able to get by with 3-finger mitts rather than dry gloves, but that is a personal tolerance issue and I jam my hands into holes going after lobsters, which could be rough on dry gloves.
- as long as you're wishing, look into a nitrox capable dive computer. You'll probably go that way eventually and getting one now and learning how to use it properly will make it easier in the future.
Enjoy!
Jim
- I personally use a DUI Weight & Trim rather than a traditional weight belt, because I use a Wing-style BCD rather than a weight integrated BCD, and also because I much prefer how the weight is distributed when making a shore dive and waddling in and out of the water.
- I've been able to get by with 3-finger mitts rather than dry gloves, but that is a personal tolerance issue and I jam my hands into holes going after lobsters, which could be rough on dry gloves.
- as long as you're wishing, look into a nitrox capable dive computer. You'll probably go that way eventually and getting one now and learning how to use it properly will make it easier in the future.
Enjoy!
Jim
I will give the only equipment advice I'm confident in giving......
Previous people have nailed the exposure protection pretty good. I found myself in a drysuit after about 15 dives, but I love the water and have no problem going up to Mass in the middle of winter. The important thing is that whatever you get fits you really well.
Regulator- once more covered in previous post a good cold water reg, there are several out there and though I can tell you what I dive I don't know enough to give solid advice on the differences.
BC- try, try, try, try.......try, borrow or rent the different styles and brands comparing the pluses and minuses of each one, how it fits and how YOU feel in it. I say this because I bought one right after cert and less then a year later found one that I liked better and was more comfortable for me. That's why a say to try out as many as you can it is cheaper to buy once then replace it a short time later.
Lastly- if you ever make to CT, Mass, or RI want to go diving??????
Previous people have nailed the exposure protection pretty good. I found myself in a drysuit after about 15 dives, but I love the water and have no problem going up to Mass in the middle of winter. The important thing is that whatever you get fits you really well.
Regulator- once more covered in previous post a good cold water reg, there are several out there and though I can tell you what I dive I don't know enough to give solid advice on the differences.
BC- try, try, try, try.......try, borrow or rent the different styles and brands comparing the pluses and minuses of each one, how it fits and how YOU feel in it. I say this because I bought one right after cert and less then a year later found one that I liked better and was more comfortable for me. That's why a say to try out as many as you can it is cheaper to buy once then replace it a short time later.
Lastly- if you ever make to CT, Mass, or RI want to go diving??????
paulthenurse
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+1 on a backplate and wing.
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